Introduction To Textiles : Online Short Course At The London College Of Fashion

TRAINING COURSES

27 Aug

Written By Debbie Mckeegan

College : London College of Fashion

Taught by : Paulette Colman

Description

We are all surrounded by fabrics every day of our lives and, whether interested in fashion or not, we are aware of the continuous reinvention of new colours, patterns and designs in fabrics. But what do you know about the fibres that fabrics are made from and the processes involved to make them?

How are the colours and designs applied?

What would you look for in selecting a fabric for yourself or for a customer?

In this course, you will learn about the different types of fibres, both natural and synthetic, and the processes involved to create the wide variety of fabrics manufactured commercially.

Each week will be composed of lively online workshops, discussions, individual assignments, personal feedback from your tutor and further information on the making of textile fabrics.

Topics

Major fibre groups
Properties of fibres
Introduction to spinning and yarn-making
Weaving, knitting and their properties and uses
Introduction to dyeing techniques
Printing methods and uses
What to look for in fabrics
Environmental considerations on fabrics

Outcomes
By the end of this course you will have:

Learned about raw materials for textiles and where they come from
Understood what it means that a fabric is woven or knitted, dyed or printed
Learned the properties of fabrics, how they can be enhanced and what they can be used for
Developed an understanding of the environmental impact of textile raw materials and their processing
Learned the terminology used in fabric processes and be able to explain what happens in the making of fabrics
Understood how you go about analysing a fabric to find out how it is made and what it is made from

Who is Introduction to Textiles (Online Short Course) for?

The course is ideal for anyone with an interest in fabrics and curiosity as to how they are made.

You may be starting in the textile industry or considering a career in buying, sales or garment design and want to know more about the fabrics that make clothes.

Why choose an LCF Online Short Course?

Our online learning short courses allow you to experience London College of Fashion wherever you are in the world.

The real-time chat sessions are fully interactive allowing you to communicate easily with the tutor at the same time as fellow students. Additionally all LCF Online Short Courses include:

Live sessions with expert
Lesson recordings
Practical assignments
Personal feedback
VLE with course content
Forums for support
3 months online access
LCF Certificate upon completion

Further details about preparing for your online course, including the equipment you need, can be found at Frequently Asked Questions.

Please note that all courses are taught in UK time. To compare times, please check World Buddy.

Tutor Description

Paulette Colman has had a highly successful career working in textile design, retail and garment manufacturing for over 40 years, the last 20 years as Fabric Director for a major garment maker to major UK and international brands.

She has worked in particular in the area of product development – sourcing and developing fabrics worldwide for a variety of customers from high end designer ranges, high quality retailers and major supermarkets.

Paulette has wide experience working closely with fabric suppliers especially in the Far East and has led an international team of fabric specialists in the UK, China and India over many years.

Paulette brings to the course extensive insight on the wide scope of fabrics available: how they are made; their properties and potential; and in-depth knowledge of the textile industry.

Paulette has a BA Hons in Textile Design from Leeds University and an MBA from Cape Town University.

Materials

In order to fully participate in the practical exercises, please have the following materials/equipment for the first class: